Betty Ozaki Named Regional Director for The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
TOKYO, Japan, October 3, 2006. Welf Ebeling, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., has announced the appointment of veteran American hotelier Betty J. Ozaki to the post of regional director of the company's Tokyo sales office, effective October 2, 2006.
Formerly the director of sales at Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, Ms. Ozaki will be responsible for the development and execution of ongoing marketing strategies and reservations services in the Japanese market for The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Headquartered in New York City, the 78-year-old organization represents more than 430 luxury hotels, resorts and spas around the world, each traditionally the finest properties in its respective location.
Ms. Ozaki began her career in the hospitality industry at the front desk of Halekulani in 1986, after serving for many years as a consultant for Japanese interests acquiring Hawaiian real estate in the 1970s and 80s. During her two decades at the hotel, she held posts as concierge, guest services manager, director of international sales, and director of rooms, and in 2001 she was named director of sales for the 455-room landmark Waikiki property.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Tokyo offices are located at 3-2-2, Kudan-Kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, telephone 5210-5131; facsimile 5210-3805; email: Tokyo@lhw-offices.com
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com - the online source for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 24 major markets across the globe.
Since 1928, the company's reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.
For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
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